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A little too slow for my taste. I kept getting bored and had to force myself to finish it. But I thought the narrator of the audiobook (Robert Glenister) did a great job.
Mar 02, 2016
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I was much more into this one than the first in the series. I liked the two main characters in that one, but the mystery itself didn't do much for me. Because of that it took me awhile to get around to starting this one. Cormoran and Robin continue to be developed well, and I like seeing their relationship progress. Also, the mystery in this one was much more gripping. I'm looking forward to continuing with the series, when after the first book I wasn't sure if I'd read/listen to any more of the
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I liked this one better than the first, though I don't need the sexual tension between Strike and Robyn. For a thriller type novel it's a good pace, the characters are dynamic enough to keep me involved and I always felt on the edge of knowing who it was and then had the rug yanked out from under me. All in all, mission accomplished.
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The outcome is a little convoluted, but who cares, the book is fast and fun. Hoping that there are many more books to come in this series.
DNF. Gave up in disgust at the surprising amount of sexism. There are plenty of gritty male detectives (e.g. Ian Rankin’s Inspector Rebus, a vastly better British gritty series) who aren’t written as misogynists. JK, get some therapy. Strike and Robyn are both so boring. The side characters are good—JK can indeed write colorful characters when she wants—but she seems to have no idea what to do with adult protagonists.
I am reminded why I waited so long to read the second in this series. Although I like the author (JK) and writing style and the story is well done, I just did not like the book that much and I think it was because I really didn't like any of the characters either. And the story was too graphic at times. Yeah it just was not a pleasure to read. Remind me NOT to read any other Cormoran Strike books.
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